Brayshaw bidding war: the push to secure a star

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 02: Angus Brayshaw of the Demons celebrates kicking a goal during the round 11 AFL match between the Western Bulldogs and the Melbourne Demons at Etihad Stadium on June 2, 2018 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

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“He’s only said really good things about staying in Melbourne which is a positive sign.

“We’re really happy with how it’s going and I don’t think it’s too far away from getting something done there. We both decided that we wanted to see him play a little bit more football until mid-season with his management and us.”

A string of concussions last year left the break-out star with only two games played last season; but Brayshaw this year has finally found continuity, averaging 27 disposals per game and becoming a coveted rising figure worthy of a bidding war.